US Bridges

SR 46 over Wekiva River

Fair

Lake County, Florida · Wekiva River · Structure no. 110120

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,070 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Wekiva River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SR 46 over Wekiva River in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,978 by 2042. The structure is 2,070 ft (630.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesWekiva River
LocationWekiva River
RouteState Highway 46
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.81472, -81.41917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,070 ft (630.9 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2023)
Projected traffic45,978 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Wekiva River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Wekiva River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Wekiva River carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Wekiva River?

The structure is 2,070 ft (630.9 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Wekiva River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.